I became friend with a homeless lady at a local town center. Every time I go there, I see her, I stop, we chat.
But I met Sarah a year ago around this same time (because that is really the only time that I shop like that) but anyway on that day, I walked by this woman sitting outside of Barnes and Noble and went inside, I gave her a glimpse, when our eyes crossed, the Lord used it to nudge me to talk to her. But when I came out I convincing myself that it wasn't the Lord's nudge. I gave all the excuses you can imagine. So I walked by Sarah again and didn't say a thing. When I got in the car, now the nudge got a little louder, then I was like "alright Lord, I will go offer her this coupon maybe she needs to go in and shop"...so I went and offered Sarah a coupon. She looked at me and laughed nervously and said: "I don't shop."
As we talked, I found out that she has been homeless for the past two years. But listen to this, this woman is a sister in Christ. I found that out when she got so happy at my poor attempt to share the gospel with her. She reads her Bible everyday sitting right there in front of the store.
I visited Sarah every time I was in that area, gave her gifts and asked her to let me know if she needs anything... but tomorrow, i want to do something different. I want to hear all of Sarah's story. I want to sit right next to her and go deeper. Why is she homeless? Does she have a family?
Please pray for me and pray that there is a way to help Sarah as I am planning on connecting her with our church. I will let you know how it goes.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
BSU Navs~ Christmas Brunch for the Ladies
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